The Bengals invested a 2017 fifth-round draft choice in Elliott, and signed him to a four-year, $2.677 million contract, but later released him following the preseason. They added him to the practice squad.

Solid stats in college

Elliott was the Memphis Tigers' kicker, and he made 81 of 104 field-goal attempts and was 202-for-202 on extra points.

At Memphis, Elliott knocked 210 of his 330 kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks.

He is smart and good

In 2016, Elliott was named an All American and Academic All-American.

SCOUTING REPORT:

Below is a pre-NFL Draft scouting report of Elliott courtesy of NFL.com:

STRENGTHS

Very quick leg action on his follow-through. Kicks with excellent trajectory. Doesn't allow an early miss to wreck his confidence. Has had three of six onside kicks recovered including all three attempts over last two seasons. Had just one kick blocked over four years. Never allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown. Simply never misses chip shot kicks making every attempt inside of 30 yards for his career.

WEAKNESSES

Kickoff distance and hang-time are below desired NFL marks. Will need to add more distance to his kickoffs as a pro. Has a smallish frame and could have issues as a last line of defense on kickoffs. Has had issues hitting mid-range field goals with consistency. Initial jab step into approach is a little slow.